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DF53 LHJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,859 mi
Last recorded155,859 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 155,859 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 155,859 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 155,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 154,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s sills damaged on both sides

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 152,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner sill holed and corroded

Offside step corroded

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2015 152,646 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

n/s and o/s outersill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 152,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre section corroded

n/s and o/s outersill corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 143,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 132,456 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 132,456 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel flat

all 4 injecter seals missing from engine fire risk off major all leak

inlet pipe from air mass to engine missing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 108,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 105,633 miles

Drivers window does not work

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2008 101,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 89,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,609 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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DF53 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 LHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF53 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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